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Nutritionists

Earnings

Salaries for nutritionists vary by practice area, years of experience, educational level, and location. Salary.com reported that the average salary for nutritionists working in the U.S. in October 2020 was $57,700. Salaries ranged from $52,601 or less to $75,336 or more. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the median annual salary for nutritionists and dietitians was $61,270 in May 2019. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $38,890; the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $87,360 a year.

In addition to salary, most employers also offer benefits packages including health and life insurance, paid vacations and holidays, and a pension or profit-sharing plan. Nutritionists who run their own businesses must make their own arrangements in these areas.

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